8 ways to identify a Singaporean when you’re overseas

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Being overseas can be a great experience for many. Seeing amazing sights, eating glorious food, meeting new people and even shopping for things that are not usually found here in Singapore are all a part of the experience of being overseas. Though in a foreign land, you might be able to come across a few fellow countrymen, and spotting them isn’t so hard.

Check out these 8 ways to identify a Singaporean when you’re overseas:

#1 The accent

You can hear them from a mile away, especially when you hear phrases such as, “This one cheaper leh!” or “Oh my gosh, so pretty hor?”

#2 Patting any seat before sitting down

Here’s a scenario: You’re seated in a crowded restaurant, and waiting for your food to arrive. You see a family walk in and spot a seat near you, so they rush over and just before sitting down, they start patting their seats before taking a seat. You might also overhear them saying, “Wah so lucky, got seat!”